GitHub MCP Registry Launches as Central Hub for AI Tools

In an industry-first for developers steeped in AI-driven workflows, GitHub has released the MCP Registry, a singular platform aimed at simplifying the finding and integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Released in September 2025, the registry vows to address one of AI development’s biggest headaches — the disjointed and dispersed realm of MCP tools scattered across numerous repositories and community forums.

MCP is an essential bridge between external systems and AI agents. It normalizes how AI assistants, such as GitHub Copilot, retrieve real-time data, access APIs, and add functionality in development environments. Before the registry existed, developers would need to search manually through many unofficial sources to discover appropriate MCP servers, and it was not only time-consuming but also represented a major security risk because of lack of centralized curation.

GitHub’s MCP Registry brings all these resources into a reliable, simple-to-browse catalog that adds discoverability and security. With this, developers are able to easily browse pre-curated MCP servers from leading partners like Figma, Postman, HashiCorp, and Dynatrace, each allowing AI agents to execute sophisticated tasks within their respective solutions. For instance, Figma’s Dev Mode MCP server helps developers integrate code generation with changing design systems effortlessly, and Postman’s integration closes the gap between API documentation and testing with actual implementation.

This release is not just a nicety; it is a big step toward an open, collaborative AI system. GitHub is collaborating with Anthropic and the MCP Steering Committee on creating an open-source MCP Community Registry. This will enable developers to publish MCP servers themselves, all of which will be automatically indexed within the GitHub MCP Registry, avoiding duplication and encouraging community contribution. This double registry system is designed to create an open, secure, and interoperable environment for AI tooling.

The release of the MCP Registry rides the industry trend towards agentic workflows, wherein AI assistants execute multistep, context-aware processes independently. Such modern workflows need strong and smooth integration with multiple development tools and data sources. The registry, with its single source of truth, speeds up innovation and adoption and allows developers to better leverage the power of AI in software development.

For developers who are ready to begin harnessing these capabilities, the MCP Registry comes pre-integrated with leading tools such as VS Code and GitHub Copilot, with one-click setup and access to the most popular servers based on popularity and community activity. Additionally, organizations can donate their MCP servers, be part of defining the new standards, and enjoy a thoughtfully curated ecosystem optimized for speed, security, and collaboration.

GitHub’s MCP Registry brings a new era of AI tool integration through centralized access to MCP servers, eliminating long-standing discovery and security issues. It enables developers with faster, more secure, and more efficient means of constructing intelligent agentic workflows, setting the stage for a future where AI and human developers work in harmony within cutting-edge development environments.